boater

Example Sentences

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“It’s really important that the recreational boater — or even professional boater — recognize that when whitecaps turn up so fast ... it’s time to put on your life jacket and get off the water.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2025

He collapsed when he reached land, and was discovered by a boater the following morning.

From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2023

The boater, 25-year-old Charles Gregory, had been missing at sea for about 35 hours in the ocean after going on an early morning fishing trip, his father told CNN.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2023

Traffic in Seattle takes on a whole new meaning, if you’re a recreational boater heading from the saltwater marinas of Shilshole Bay and beyond to the freshwater of Lake Washington during Seafair weekend.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2023

The walls were covered with pictures of smiling students in blue-and-yellow blazers with matching boater hats.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti